Titicaca

Lake Titicaca is a stunning and inspiring place, a windswept, high-altitude body of water surrounded by the impressive landscapes of the Peruvian Altiplano (Andean Plateau). Many visitors feel a spiritual connection here, or a palpable sense of the wonder of nature, a feeling that transcends their physical surroundings. Here, we will explore some of the most interesting facts about Lake Titicaca: the largest freshwater lake in South America and the highest navigable lake in the world.

To visitors to Lake Titicaca, a boat trip to the floating islands, a unique tourist destination, is a must. These islands are made and re-made from thetotorareeds which provide home, sustenance, and transportation for their residents. During a boat ride fromPuno, on the Peruvian side of the lake, the largest of about 40 islands and the primary destination is the island ofSanta María.For geographic context, refer to thismapshowing the location of Uros islands and Taquile island off Puno, Peru.